This Christmas we are partnering with Edinburgh City Mission and the New Scots Christmas Appeal to give hampers and gifts to those who have recently found home in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh has become home to refugees and asylum seekers from numerous different countries including Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan, Iran, and more. The Christmas Appeal is an opportunity to extend generosity and love to our New Scots neighbours.

This year, we will be prioritising giving hampers to those who are the newest to Edinburgh and to those most in need. Many New Scots are living in temporary accommodation and do not have access to cooking facilities. We will give voucher-based hampers that will also include a small gift.